Music

John Hiatt coming to SLC's intimate State Room

Linda East Brady Wednesday, May 1, 2013 SALT LAKE CITY — Award-winning singer/songwriter John Hiatt is returning to The State Room for a show at 9 p.m. on July 20. He brings his band, The Combo, to the age-21-and-over venue at 638 S. State... more

Steve Martin's banjo, Edie Brickell's voice prove to be perfect pairing

Scott Bauer Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, "Love Has Come for You" (Rounder Records)It's clear from the opening line on the first song "When You Get To Asheville" that "Love Has Come for You" isn't your... more

Humorous Bar J Wranglers performing in Layton

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 LAYTON — The Bar J Wranglers will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Northridge High School, 2430 N. Hill Field Road.The Bar J Wranglers hail from Jackson, Wyo., where they perform during the... more

Tuned: will.i.am relies on same old tricks

Chuck Campbell Tuesday, April 30, 2013 ‘‘‥WILLPOWER,” will.i.am (Interscope)For better and for worse, will.i.am’s studio tricks aren’t surprising anymore. They’re neither exhilarating nor jarring.Consequently, his new solo release, “‥... more

Utah Symphony to perform compositions of John Williams

Linda East Brady Monday, April 29, 2013 Go ahead — just ask the Utah Symphony’s principal pops conductor Jerry Steichen how much fun it is to present the music of pianist/composer John Williams. “Do you know he has written over 100... more

Hip-hopper Joe Moses plays Ogden's Club 366

Friday, April 26, 2013 OGDEN — Los Angeles hip-hop and club artist Joe Moses is bringing his act to Ogden. Moses plays at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Club 366, 366 36th St. The venue is for those 21 and older. Moses’... more

Ailing Morrissey cancels SLC concert for the third time

Linda East Brady Friday, April 26, 2013 SALT LAKE CITY — Concert presenters for the Morrissey tour have confirmed that the former Smiths lead singer has canceled the balance of his solo American tour, including his Salt Lake City date at... more

Don Williams makes up date at Dee Center

Linda East Brady Friday, April 26, 2013 Don Williams tried to ride off into the sunset in 2006. It didn’t take. Turns out the man known as country music’s Gentle Giant had a few miles left in him, some of which are bringing him back to... more

George Jones dead at 81

Friday, April 26, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- George Jones, the peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic "He Stopped Loving Her... more

WSU's keyboard studies director sees two fine pianists graduate

Linda East Brady Friday, April 26, 2013 In recent years Weber State University’s piano program has become an international contender, attracting the level of talent only the big conservatories used to. This year has two graduates taking... more